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VCR ENGINE TEST SET UP
1 CYLINDR, 4 STROKE, DIESEL
(Computerized)
Instruction manual
Contents
1 Description
2 Specifications
3 Installation requirements
4 Packing slip
5 Installation
6 Commissioning
7 Software
8 Troubleshooting
9 Theory
10 Experiments
11 Components used
12 components manuals
13 Warranty
Product Code
234
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The setup consists of single cylinder, four stroke, VCR
(Variable Compression Ratio)
Diesel engine connected to eddy current type dynamometer for
loading. The
compression ratio can be changed without stopping the engine and
without altering
the combustion chamber geometry by specially designed tilting
cylinder block
arrangement. Setup is provided with necessary instruments for
combustion pressure
and crank-angle measurements. These signals are interfaced to
computer through
engine indicator for PPV diagrams. Provision is also made for
interfacing airflow,
fuel flow, temperatures and load measurement. The set up has
stand-alone panel
box consisting of air box, two fuel tanks for duel fuel test,
manometer, fuel
measuring unit, transmitters for air and fuel flow measurements,
process indicator
and engine indicator. Rotameters are provided for cooling water
and calorimeter
water flow measurement.
The setup enables study of VCR engine performance for brake
power, indicated
power, frictional power, BMEP, IMEP, brake thermal efficiency,
indicated thermal
efficiency, Mechanical efficiency, volumetric efficiency,
specific fuel consumption, A/F
ratio and heat balance. Labview based Engine Performance
Analysis software
package EnginesoftLV is provided for on line performance
evaluation.
A computerized Diesel injection pressure measurement is
optionally provided.
Schematic arrangement
Description
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Product VCR Engine test setup 1 cylinder, 4 stroke, Diesel
(Computerized)
Product code 234
Engine Make Kirloskar, Type 1 cylinder, 4 stroke Diesel,
water
cooled, power 3.5 kW at 1500 rpm, stroke 110 mm,
bore 87.5 mm. 661 cc, CR 17.5, Modified to VCR engine
CR range 12 to 18
Dynamometer Type eddy current, water cooled, with loading
unit
Propeller shaft With universal joints
Air box M S fabricated with orifice meter and manometer
Fuel tank Capacity 15 lit with glass fuel metering column
Calorimeter Type Pipe in pipe
Piezo sensor Range 5000 PSI, with low noise cable
Crank angle sensor Resolution 1 Deg, Speed 5500 RPM with TDC
pulse.
Data acquisition device NI USB-6210, 16-bit, 250kS/s.
Piezo powering unit Make-Cuadra, Model AX-409.
Digital milivoltmeter Range 0-200mV, panel mounted
Temperature sensor Type RTD, PT100 and Thermocouple, Type K
Temperature
transmitter
Type two wire, Input RTD PT100, Range 0100 Deg C,
Output 420 mA and Type two wire, Input
Thermocouple, Range 01200 Deg C, Output 420 mA
Load indicator Digital, Range 0-50 Kg, Supply 230VAC
Load sensor Load cell, type strain gauge, range 0-50 Kg
Fuel flow transmitter DP transmitter, Range 0-500 mm WC
Air flow transmitter Pressure transmitter, Range (-) 250 mm
WC
Software EnginesoftLV Engine performance analysis software
Rotameter Engine cooling 40-400 LPH; Calorimeter 25-250 LPH
Pump Type Monoblock
Overall dimensions W 2000 x D 2500 x H 1500 mm
Optional Computerized Diesel injection pressure measurement
Shipping details
Gross volume 2.46m3, Gross weight 808kg, Net weight 528kg
Specifications
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Electric supply
Provide 230 +/- 10 VAC, 50 Hz, single phase electric supply with
proper earthing.
(Neutral Earth voltage less than 5 VAC)
5A, three pin socket with switch (2 Nos.)
Water supply
Continuous, clean and soft water supply @ 1000 LPH, at 10 m.
head. Provide valve
with 1 BSP hose terminal connection
Computer
IBM compatible with standard configuration. Typical
configuration as follows:
CPU: Pentium 300 GHz, RAM: Min. 512 MB, CD ROM drive, USB
Port.
OS: Windows XP + SP2.
Monitor: Screen resolution 1280x1024.
Space
L3300 mm x W3200 mm x H1700 mm (Refer foundation drawings)
Drain
Provide suitable drain extension arrangement (Drain pipe 65
NB/2.5 size)
Exhaust
Provide suitable exhaust extension arrangement (Exhaust pipe 32
NB/1.25 size)
Foundation
Refer foundation drawings Foundation234(1) and
Foundation234(2)
Fuel, oil
Diesel@10 lit.
Lubrication Oil @ 3.5 lit. (20W40)
Installation requirements
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Total no. of boxes: 9, Volume: 2.02 m3, Gross weight: 744 kg.
Net wt. 639 kg
Box
No.1/9
Engine set up assembly
Size W1600xD670xH1120 mm; Volume:1.20m3
Gross weight: 444kg
Net weight: 444kg
1 Engine test setup assembly Engine +
Dynamometer
1 No.
Box
No.2/9
Engine panel box
Size W990xD475xH500 mm; Volume:0.24m3
Gross weight: 75kg
Net weight: 52kg
1 Engine panel box assembly
Transmitter panel, Fuel pipe, Fuel DP
transmitter, Air transmitter, NI USB 6210, power
supply and wiring, Manometer with PU tube.
1 No.
Box
No.3/9
Engine panel box structure
Size W800xD475xH500 mm; Volume:0.19m3
Gross weight: 46kg
Net weight: 25kg
1 Structure assembly consisting of
Rotameters with piping (2)
Dynamometer loading unit clamp (1)
1 No.
Box
No.4/9
Calorimeter
Size W725xD250xH325 mm; Volume: 0.06m3
Gross weight: 28kg
Net weight: 15kg
1 Calorimeter 1 No.
2 Calorimeter support structure with pad 1 No.
Box
No.5/9
Exhaust pipe
Size W900xD200xH200 mm; Volume: 0.04m3
Gross weight: 16kg
Net weight: 10kg
1 Exhaust pipe 1 No.
Box
No.6/9
Pump
Size W300xD225xH300 mm; Volume:0.02m3
Gross weight: 14kg
Net weight: 7kg
1 Pump 1 No.
Box
No.7/9
Battery
Size W150xD225xH250 mm; Volume:0.01m3
Gross weight: 25kg
Net weight: 17kg
1 Battery 1 No.
Box
No.8/9
Engine piping
Size W1250xD450xH350mm; Volume: 0.20m3
Gross weight: 58Kg
Net weight: 41kg
1 Piping set (14 pieces)
Engine water inlet and outlet, Dynamometer
water inlet and outlet, Calorimeter water inlet
1 No.
Packing slip
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and outlet, Air hose pipe, Pump suction
connection with strainer, Pump outlet, Engine
water inlet and outlet hose, Water supply hose
pipe, Drain pipe (3 components)
2 Fuel Glass tube 2Nos (one spare) 1 No.
3 Funnel for fuel fill 1 No.
4 Wiring PVC channel set (4 pieces) 1 No.
5 Starting kick/Handle 1 No.
6 Exhaust extension pipe with socket 1 No.
7 Pump bracket 1 No.
8 Air box connection 1 No.
9 Calorimeter exhaust outlet flange 1 No.
Box
No.9/9
Engine wiring
Size W500xD400xH300 mm; Volume:0.06m3
Gross weight: 38kg
Net weight: 18kg
1 Piezo powering unit 1 No.
2 Load indicator 1 No.
3 Digital voltmeter 1 No.
4 Dynamometer loading unit 1 No.
5 Pressure gauge 1 No.
6 Wiring set 1 No.
7 Load cell with nut bolt 1 No.
8 Crank angle sensor 1 No.
9 Temperature sensors (5) 1 No.
10 Piezo sensor 1/2Nos.
11 Low noise cable 1/2Nos.
12 Data acquisition device and driver CD 1 No.
13 Apex Enginesoft DVD CD 1 No.
14 Set of loose nut bolts 1 No.
15 Tool kit 1 No.
16 Dash board box for Engine starter with charger 1 No.
17 Fuel caps(2), Teflon tape(2) & Gasket shellac(1) 1
No.
18 Set of instruction manuals consisting of:
Instruction manual CD (Apex)
DP transmitter
Dynamometer (AG10/TM15)
Sheet Kirloskar engine maint.
Sheet Calibration for Piezo sensor and load cell
1 No.
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Unpack the box(es) received and ensure that all material is
received as per packing
slip. In case of short supply or breakage contact Apex
Innovations / your supplier
for further actions.
Remove the packings, paper boxes, wrappers from the
components.
Refer the various photographs below and note locations of
different components.
Install Engine setup assembly on the foundation and tighten the
foundation bolts.
Note that Crank angle sensor, and Load cell are fitted on the
dynamometer and
Piezo sensor is fitted on the engine. The dynamometer body is
clamped with its
base by locking flat which is to be removed. There are jack
bolts below the
dynamometer which are raised upwards to restrict the swiveling
motion. These
bolts to be lowered to allow free motion of the body of the
dynamometer.
Keep Engine panel box structure near Engine setup assembly. Two
rotameters are
fitted in the panel box structure. Inside the rotameters plastic
rods are inserted to
arrest the movement of respective floats. These rods are to be
removed. Note the
C type clamp provided for clamping the dynamometer loading
unit.
Collect the Calorimeter and Calorimeter structure from
Calorimeter box. Remove
calorimeter from the structure, reverse the structure and put it
near engine. Fit
calorimeter over the structure.
Installation
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Collect the Engine Panel Box. It is fitted with Fuel pipe
(Glass), Manometer, Fuel
DP transmitter, Air transmitter, Orifice for air metering,
Transmitter panel(fitted
with Power supply and five Temperature transmitters ), NI-6210
USB interface
with cable for computer.
Check all terminal connections, component mounting and wiring
screws
Fit the Engine panel box assembly on the Panel box structure
with four bolts.
Collect Piezo powering unit (Ax409), Dynamometer loading unit
(AX155), Load
indicator (PIC152), Digital voltmeter (SMP35) from Engine wiring
box.
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Remove the covers of Piezo powering unit and Dynamometer loading
unit and
confirm that all components inside are at proper location and
tightly fitted. Remove
any packing material inside dynamometer loading unit. Confirm
smooth working of
loading knob on its front. The cover of the dynamometer loading
unit is to be fitted
after inserting the unit in the Engine panel support
structure
Fit the Piezo powering unit (AX409) and put its clamps. Connect
Electric supply
cables and a 9 pin connector at Output
Fit load indicator (PIC152) and put its clamps. Connect 8 wires
at respective
terminals.
Fit Voltmeter (Meco) and put its clamps. Connect 4 wires at the
back terminals.
Fit Dynamometer loading unit in the Engine panel structure after
removing C
clamp. Fit its cover and then fit the C clamp.
Remove the Exhaust pipe packed in wooden box placed inside
Engine piping box
and connect it between calorimeter exhaust inlet and engine
exhaust outlet.
Connect Exhaust extension pipe at the outlet of calorimeter.
Insert additional pipe
in between and take the exhaust out of the room. At the end put
Exhaust muffler.
Remove Pump packed in wooden box placed inside Engine piping.
Fit Pump
bracket to the Engine panel structure and fit pump on it.
Collect the piping pieces form Engine piping box. Clean the
pipes internally to
remove any dust and particles. Complete the piping as
follows:
o Assemble the PVC drain pipes (3 components) as per the marking
done. Put
it between Engine panel and Engine set up assembly.
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o Connect Engine water inlet from engine cooling rotameter to
water inlet on
engine body. Separate Engine water inlet hose pipe with clamps
is provided
for connecting the engine side end of the pipe.
o Connect Engine water outlet. Connect Engine water outlet hose
between the
outlet pipe and engine body. The Outlet pipe is to bolted on the
base frame
and the water outlet drains in drain pipe.
o Fit Pump outlet at the delivery side of the pump. Connect
Rotameter inlet
hose pipes to the pump outlet.
o Connect Dynamometer water inlet from Pump inlet to
dynamometer.
o Connect Dynamometer water outlet from dynamometer to drain
pipe.
o Connect Calorimeter inlet from rotameter to calorimeter.
o Connect Calorimeter water outlet to drain.
o Fit Strainer and hose nipple at the pump inlet and connect
Water supply
hose pipe. Connect this hose pipe to site water supply.
o Fit Air box connection to air box and connect Air hose pipe
from air box to
engine.
o The fuel pipe is put on engine and its one end is connected to
fuel filter.
Connect the other end in the engine panel at the brass hose tee
in the fuel
line. The fuel line is to be routed through the wiring
channels.
Fit Pressure gauge on dynamometer inlet pipe.
Fit wiring PVC channel set.
Collect the wiring set from Sensors bag and fit 5 temp sensors
at respective
places. (i) RTD T1/T3 at the inlet water at pump outlet. (ii)
RTD T2 at the Engine
outlet water on the engine head. (iii) RTD T4 at the calorimeter
water outlet. (iv)
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Thermocouple T5 at the Exhaust inlet of calorimeter and (v)
Thermocouple T6 at
the exhaust outlet of calorimeter. Route the wiring from PVC
wiring channels.
Collect Electric supply cable packed in packing (named as
Sensors) and connect L
N E terminals to the transmitter panel at supply 230V. Connect
its 3 pin (F)
connector to Dynamometer loading unit at Supply. Connect male 3
pin connector
to Elelctric supply available at the site. Route the cable
through wiring channel.
Connect cable from Crank angle sensor, 4 pin round (F), to CA of
Piezo powering
unit.
Connect cable from Load cell, 4 pin round (F), to Load on
transmitter panel.
Remove black cap on piezo sensor and connect piezo cable to the
sensor. Connect
other end of the piezo cable to Piezo powering unit at PZ1.
Connect dynamometer supply cable, 3 pin(M), to Output VDC of
dynamometer
loading unit.
Take out USB cable from NIUSB 6210 from Engine Panel and connect
to Computer.
The cable is short in length. A spare cable of extra length is
also supplied.
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Remove top cover on the rocker box of the engine. Fill
lubrication oil (SAE20W40
or equivalent) in the rocker box. About 3.5 lit oil is needed.
To reach most of the
oil to oil sump, it is necessary to wait for about 5 minutes,
after filling the oil.
Check the oil level by the dip stick provided in the crank
case.
Two fuel tanks are provided on the top portion of the engine
panel. You may fill
two different fuels, for testing the fuels. Fill Diesel in one
of the fuel tanks or both
tanks. Use Fuel funnel for filling. Put fuel caps on the fuel
tanks.
Open the Fuel cock at the outlet of the fuel tank in which
Diesel is filled. Note the
Fuel in the glass fuel pipe. Remove complete air from the fuel
pipe between Engine
panel and Engine setup.
Air removal from fuel DP: Remove air bubbles from the fuel line
connecting to
Fuel DP transmitter. For removing the air loosen the Air vent on
the fuel DP
transmitter and allow some fuel to come out from it and then
tighten it gently.
Fill water in the manometer up to 0 mark level.
Ensure that Jack bolts under dynamometer are lowered for free
movement of the
dynamometer body.
Switch on electric supply of the panel box and ensure that Piezo
powering unit,
load indicator and voltmeter are ON.
TDC adjustment:
o Keep the Decompression lever on the rocker box in vertical
position
and rotate the flywheel slowly in clockwise direction (Viewed
from
dynamometer end) till the CA mark on the flywheel matches with
the
reference pointer provided on the engine body. This rotation
movement should be unidirectional.
Commissioning
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o Check if the TDC light on the Piezo powering unit is lit. If
not adjust the
crank angle sensor as follows:
o Loosen the four screws on the flange provided for clamping
the
crankangle sensor on the mounting bracket.
o Ensure that crank angle sensor body is free to rotate about
its axis.
Rotate the sensor body slowly till the TDC light on the piezo
powering
unit glows. Ensure that the flywheel is adjusted for CA mark
as
explained above.
o Clamp the four screws on the flange.
By using multipoint selector switch on the engine panel confirm
that all voltage
values are properly displayed. Convert the voltage values in to
respective
temperature reading using parameter chart pasted on the panel.
The values
displayed should show around ambient temperatures.
Confirm the load value on the load indicator is zero. Rotate the
dynamometer body
so that the nylon bush is pressing the load cell. Ensure that
the load vlues on the
load indicator are changing.
Compression Ratio adjustment:
o Slightly loosen 6 Allen bolts provided for clamping the
tilting block.
o Loosen the lock nut on the adjuster and rotate the adjuster so
that the
compression ratio is set to maximum. Refer the marking on the
CR
indicator.
o Lock the adjuster by the lock nut.
o Tighten all the 6 Allen bolts gently.
o You may measure and note the centre distance between two pivot
pins
of the CR indicator. After changing the compression ratio
the
difference () can be used to know new CR.
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Switch on the pump after providing electric supply to it and
ensure water
circulation through engine, calorimeter and dynamometer.
Keep the Load knob on the dynamometer loading unit at minimum
position.
Engine starting:
o Ensure that all foundation bolts, propeller shaft bolts and
Allen bolts of
tilting block (of VCR arrangement) are properly tightened.
o Keep the Decompression lever (Decomp lever) in vertical
position.
Ensure that Engine stop lever is free and can be pulled towards
engine
cranking side for stopping the engine.
o For first start after installation, loosen the fuel inlet pipe
to the injector
o Crank the engine slowly till fuel starts dribbling out from
the loosened
nut. Then tighten the nut.
o Rotate the handle 5-6 rotations manually in clockwise
direction (viewed
from engine side) by right hand. When the flywheel has
gathered
sufficient momentum make the decompression lever horizontal by
left
hand while cranking the engine and keep on cranking for
additional 2-3
rotations.
o The handle will release automatically and come out, however do
not
leave handle.
o Repeat above steps if it does not start at first instance.
Engine starting
needs some practice. If engine does not start you may check
valve
setting as explained below.
o To Stop the engine pull Engine stop lever.
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Keep water circulation on, Set @ 300 lph and 100 lph flow rates
for engine cooling
and calorimeter respectively.
Start the engine and allow it to run for 5 minutes in idling
condition. Confirm that
engine speed is displayed on Piezo powering unit.
Rotate the knob on dynamometer loading unit and gradually load
the engine.
Ensure that the load on the load indicator gradually
increases.
Load the engine up to 12 kg allow it to run for 5 minutes.
Ensure that voltages displayed for all 5 temperature sensors are
logically correct.
Stop the engine after releasing the load.
Switch off the pump
For software installation on the computer proceed to Software
section
Engine Valve setting:
This peocedure to be followed only if engine does not start or
pressure crankangle
diagram shows some pressure values at the start of suction.)
Open the cover on the rocker box. Rotate the flywheel slowly and
observe the
rocker movement. The cranking side rocker is for inlet air and
flywheel side rocker
is for exhaust air. The Engine fuel pump side end of each rocker
is pushed up by
the valve rods below. Due to this the front end (injector side
end) goes down to
open the respective valves (Inlet/exhaust). For alternate
rotation of flywheel at
TDC position, both rockers move simultaneously.
Adjust the TDC mark marked as T on the flywheel with the
pointer. (Note there
are two marks one marked as CA and other as T. CA marking is to
be used for
crankangle sensor adjustment for PO diagram). Ensure that when
we bring the
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flywheel near these markings both rockers should move i.e.
piston is at the start of
new cycle.
Refer the valve timing diagram on the engine panel. The Inlet
valve should open
4.5 degree before TDC and exhaust valve should close 4.5 deg
after TDC. Make a
marking of @ 16 mm (4.5 degree) on both sides of TDC mark.
Rotate the flywheel in anticlockwise direction for 60 degrees
and slowly rotate in
clockwise direction up to the first mark before TDC (Here the
inlet valve should
open. Exhaust valve is already in open position i.e. rocker is
in operated position).
Adjust the Tappet clearance by using ring spanner no. 18 such
that the clearance if
any is removed and rocker just starts opening the inlet
valve.
Further rotate the flywheel in clockwise direction to next
marking of 4.5 degrees
after TDC. At this position the exhaust valve should fully
close. Adjust the tappet
clearance so that there is no clearance in exhaust rocker.
(Note: The decomp lever
should be in horizontal position)
Ensure that inlet valve opens at 4.5 degree BTDC and exhaust
valve closes 4.5
degree ATDC.
Programming of load indicator (PIC152N)
If the load indicator shows error in load indication or if the
program is disturbed
inadvertently it may need reprogramming/recalibration. Follow
following steps.
Refer Load indicator documents in components manual and
understand the
programming steps and key operations.
Wiring:
o The output voltage 24 VDC is available at terminal 17-ve
(Black wire)
and 18 +ve (Red wire) is converted to 5 VDC and is connected
load cell
o From load cell white wire is connected to terminal no. 4 as
+ve input
mV and green wire at terminal no. 5 as -ve input mV.
Calibration: If recalibration is needed fit the load cell on
flat platform from bottom
side. On top surface of the load cell fix a flat sheet for
placing the which will hold
the weights up to 50 kg. (Capacity of load cell)
Programming of Level 0
(To enter or exit program mode press both arrow key together for
3 seconds)
1 Up Arrow :- Upward movement
2 Down Arrow :- Downward movement
3 Squre + Up arrow :- Increase value.
4 Squre + Down Arrow :- Decrease value.
Press both arrow keys together for 3 seconds. Indicator display
shows "ID" and "0".
Press Square + Up/ Down key so that the indicator will display
"LUL, 0 "
Press Up key select "INP"
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Press Square + Up key together select "AU".
Press Up key and set as follows
A] RESL (Resolution)----------------------------------- 0.1
B] FtC (Filter time constant)--------------------------1
C] dSCL (Display value scalling point Low-------0.0
D] ISCL (Input value scalling point Low)-----------1.10 (mV
input from load cell when
the load is 0 kg.)
E] dSCH ( Display value scalling point high)-----50.0 (max range
of load indicator)
F] ISCH ( Input value scalling point High)------------32.00 to
38.00 ( mV input from
load cell when the load is 50 kg.)
G] RSCL (Reverse scalling)----------------------------- NO
H] SPHL (Set point high Limit) ------------------------ 50
I ] SPLL (Set point Low Limit ---------------------------0.0
J] LOCY (Lck code) ---------------------------------------0
K] rst (Reset)
-------------------------------------------------No
Programming of Level 3
Press both arrow keys together for 3 seconds. Indicator displays
ID" and "0".
Press Square + Up/ Down key so that the indicator displays "LUL,
3 "
Press Up key and set as follows
L] MANL (Manual) ------------------------------ Off
M] A - LO (Lower Limit) ------------------------0
N] A - HI ( Upper Limit)------------------------- 50
(max.capacity off load cell)
Precautions
Use clean and filtered water; any suspended particle may clog
the piping.
Circulate dynamometer and engine cooling water for some time
after shutting
down the engine.
Piezo Sensor Handling:
o While engine is running ensure cooling water circulation for
combustion
pressure sensor / engine jacket.
o Diaphragm of the sensor is delicate part. Avoid scratches or
hammering.
o A long sleeve is provided inside the hole drilled for piezo
sensor. This sleeve
is protecting the surface of the diaphragm. While removing the
sensor, this
sleeve may come out with the sensor and fall down or loose
during handling.
o Status of the sensor is indicated on the Piezo powering unit.
Damages to the
electronic parts of the sensor or loose connection are indicated
as "open" or
"Short" status on Piezo powering unit.
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Computer requirement
CPU: Pentium 300 GHz, RAM: Min. 512 MB, CD ROM drive, USB
Port.
OS: Windows XP + SP2.
Monitor: Screen resolution 1280x1024.
Refer separate instruction manual supplied with software CD
Software
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Note: 1 For component specific problems refer components
manual
2 For wiring problems refer drawing Wiring234.
Problems Possible causes / remedies
Engine does not start Insufficient fuel
Air trapped in fuel line: Remove fuel. To remove air
trapped in the fuel pipe connected to injector loosen
the nut near the injector and crank the engine.
Clogged injector: Remove injector and check the fuel
injection spray while engine is manually cranked.
Improper valve setting: The valve setting procedure
is described below.
Dynamometer does
not load the engine
Faulty/ loose wiring from dynamometer loading unit
to dynamometer
No DC voltage at the outlet of dynamometer loading
unit. Check DLU for loose connection
No free movement of dynamometer body due to
raised jack bolts below dynamometer body
Water inlet outlet hoses connecting dynamometer
body below the dynamometer may be very hard.
Faulty air flow Air hose leakage at connections between air box
and
engine.
Faulty fuel flow Air trap in pressure signal line to fuel
transmitter
Improper closing of fuel cock.
Software does not
work
Faulty or wrong USB port
Virus in computer
Loose connections, improper earthing
Faulty indicated
power
TDC setting disturbed. Readjust TDC setting(refer
commissioning).
Check configuration data
Faulty pressure crank
angle diagram
Improper earthing
Adjust Plot reference for cylinder pressure in setup
constants such that suction stroke pressure just
matches the zero line.
If peak pressure is just after TDC, TDC setting
disturbed, readjust
If peak pressure shifts randomly with respect to
Troubleshooting
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TDC, coupling of crank angle sensor may be loose
Faulty speed
indication
Broken coupling of crank angle sensor
Incorrect
temperature
indication
Check the connection between thermocouple, RTD,
transmitters, Digital voltmeter. Note that yellow
cable of thermocouple is positive and red is
negative.
Open or damaged temperature sensor
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Terminology
Engine Cylinder diameter (bore) (D): The nominal inner diameter
of the
working cylinder.
Piston area (A): The area of a circle of diameter equal to
engine
cylinder diameter (bore). 24/ DA
Engine Stroke length (L): The nominal distance through which a
working
piston moves between two successive reversals of its direction
of motion.
Dead center: The position of the working piston and the moving
parts, which
are mechanically connected to it at the moment when the
direction of the piston
motion is reversed (at either end point of the stroke).
Bottom dead center (BDC): Dead center when the piston is nearest
to
the crankshaft. Sometimes it is also called outer dead center
(ODC).
Top dead center (TDC): Dead center when the position is farthest
from the
crankshaft. Sometimes it is also called inner dead center
(IDC).
Swept volume (VS): The nominal volume generated by the working
piston
when travelling from one dead center to next one, calculated as
the product of
piston area and stroke. The capacity described by engine
manufacturers in cc
is the swept volume of the engine. LDLAVs24/
Clearance volume (VC): The nominal volume of the space on the
combustion side
of the piston at top dead center.
Cylinder volume: The sum of swept volume and clearance volume.
cs VVV
Compression ratio (CR): The numerical value of the cylinder
volume divided
by the numerical value of clearance volume. cVVCR /
Theory
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Bore D
Crankshaft
Crankcase
Crank
Crank pin
Connecting rod
Cylinder
Bottom dead center B.D.C.
Piston
Gudgeon or wrist pin
Top dead center T.D.C.
Intake or suction manifold
Suction valve
Exhaust manifold
Exhaust valve
Cylinder head
Stroke volume.Vs
Clearance volume.Vc
Cylinder volumeV
Important positions and volumes in reciprocating engine
Four stroke cycle engine
In four-stroke cycle engine, the cycle of operation is completed
in four strokes of the
piston or two revolutions of the crankshaft. Each stroke
consists of 1800 of crankshaft
rotation and hence a cycle consists of 7200 of crankshaft
rotation. The series of
operation of an ideal four-stroke engine are as follows:
1. Suction or Induction stroke: The inlet valve is open, and the
piston travels
down the cylinder, drawing in a charge of air. In the case of a
spark ignition
engine the fuel is usually pre-mixed with the air.
2. Compression stroke: Both valves are closed, and the piston
travels up the
cylinder. As the piston approaches top dead centre (TDC),
ignition occurs. In the
case of compression ignition engines, the fuel is injected
towards the end of
compression stroke.
3. Expansion or Power or Working stroke: Combustion propagates
throughout
the charge, raising the pressure and temperature, and forcing
the piston down. At
the end of the power stroke the exhaust valve opens, and the
irreversible
expansion of the exhaust gases is termed blow-down.
4. Exhaust stroke: The exhaust valve remains open, and as the
piston travels up
the cylinder the remaining gases are expelled. At the end of the
exhaust stroke,
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when the exhaust valve closes some exhaust gas residuals will be
left; these will
dilute the next charge.
Two stroke cycle engine
In two stroke engines the cycle is completed in two strokes of
piston i.e. one
revolution of the crankshaft as against two revolutions of four
stroke cycle engine.
The two-stroke cycle eliminates the separate induction and
exhaust strokes.
1. Compression stroke: The piston travels up the cylinder, so
compressing the
trapped charge. If the fuel is not pre-mixed, the fuel is
injected towards the end
of the compression stroke; ignition should again occur before
TDC.
Simultaneously under side of the piston is drawing in a charge
through a spring-
loaded non-return inlet valve.
2. Power stroke: The burning mixture raises the temperature and
pressure in the
cylinder, and forces the piston down. The downward motion of the
piston also
compresses the charge in the crankcase. As the piston approaches
the end of its
stroke the exhaust port is uncovered and blowdown occurs. When
the piston is at
BDC the transfer port is also uncovered, and the compressed
charge in the
crankcase expands into the cylinder. Some of the remaining
exhaust gases are
displaced by the fresh charge; because of the flow mechanism
this is called loop
scavenging'. As the piston travels up the cylinder, the piston
closes the first
transfer port, and then the exhaust port is closed.
Performance of I.C.Engines
Indicated thermal efficiency (t): Indicated thermal efficiency
is the ratio of
energy in the indicated power to the fuel energy.
FuelEnergyowerIndicatedPt /
100)/()/(
3600)((%)
KgKJalueCalorificVHrKgFuelFlow
KWowerIndicatedPt
Brake thermal efficiency (bth): A measure of overall efficiency
of the engine
is given by the brake thermal efficiency. Brake thermal
efficiency is the ratio of
energy in the brake power to the fuel energy.
FuelEnergyBrakePowerbth /
100)/()/(
3600)((%)
KgKJalueCalorificVHrKgFuelFlow
KWBrakePowerbth
Mechanical efficiency (m): Mechanical efficiency is the ratio of
brake horse power
(delivered power) to the indicated horsepower (power provided to
the piston).
owerIndicatedPBrakePowerm /
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and Frictional power = Indicated power Brake power
Following figure gives diagrammatic representation of various
efficiencies,
Indicated thermal efficiency = B/A
Brake thermal efficiency = C/A
Mechanical efficiency = C/B
Volumetric efficiency (v): The engine output is limited by the
maximum
amount of air that can be taken in during the suction stroke,
because only a
certain amount of fuel can be burned effectively with a given
quantity of air.
Volumetric efficiency is an indication of the breathing ability
of the engine and
is defined as the ratio of the air actually induced at ambient
conditions to the
swept volume of the engine. In practice the engine does not
induce a complete
cylinder full of air on each stroke, and it is convenient to
define volumetric
efficiency as:
Mass of air consumed
v (%) =
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
mass of flow of air to fill swept volume at atmospheric
conditions
10060)/(/)()(4/
)/((%)
332
mKgAirDenNoofCylnRPMNmLD
HrKgAirFlowv
Where n= 1 for 2 stroke engine and n= 2 for 4 stroke engine.
Air flow:
For air consumption measurement air box with orifice is
used.
Energy lost in exhaust, coolant, and radiation
Energy lost in friction, pumping etc.
Energy
in fuel
(A)
IP
(B)
BP
(C)
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3600/24/)/( 2 dendendenwaterd AAWhgDCHrKgAitFlow
Where Cd = Coefficient of discharge of orifice
D = Orifice diameter in m
g = Acceleration due to gravity (m/s2) = 9.81 m/s2
h = Differential head across orifice (m of water)
Wden = Water density (kg/m3) =@1000 kg/m3
Wair = Air density at working condition (kg/m3) = p/RT
Where
p= Atmospheric pressure in kgf/m2 (1 Standard atm. = 1.0332X104
kgf/m2)
R= Gas constant = 29.27 kgf.m/kg0k
T= Atmospheric temperature in 0k
Specific fuel consumption (SFC): Brake specific fuel consumption
and indicated
specific fuel consumption, abbreviated BSFC and ISFC, are the
fuel consumptions
on the basis of Brake power and Indicated power
respectively.
Fuel-air (F/A) or air-fuel (A/F) ratio: The relative proportions
of the fuel and air
in the engine are very important from standpoint of combustion
and efficiency of
the engine. This is expressed either as the ratio of the mass of
the fuel to that of
the air or vice versa.
Calorific value or Heating value or Heat of combustion: It is
the energy
released per unit quantity of the fuel, when the combustible is
burned and the
products of combustion are cooled back to the initial
temperature of combustible
mixture. The heating value so obtained is called the higher or
gross calorific value
of the fuel. The lower or net calorific value is the heat
released when water in the
products of combustion is not condensed and remains in the
vapour form.
Power and Mechanical efficiency: Power is defined as rate of
doing work and
equal to the product of force and linear velocity or the product
of torque and
angular velocity. Thus, the measurement of power involves the
measurement of
force (or torque) as well as speed.
The power developed by an engine at the output shaft is called
brake power and
is given by
Power = NT/60,000 in kW
where T= torque in Nm = WR
W = 9.81 * Net mass applied in kg. R= Radius in m
N is speed in RPM
Mean effective pressure and torque: Mean effective pressure is
defined as a
hypothetical pressure, which is thought to be acting on the
piston throughout the
power stroke.
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Power in kW = (Pm LAN/n 100)/60 in bar
where Pm = mean effective pressure
L = length of the stroke in m
A = area of the piston in m2
N = Rotational speed of engine RPM
n= number of revolutions required to complete one engine
cycle
n= 1 (for two stroke engine)
n= 2 (for four stroke engine)
Thus we can see that for a given engine the power output can be
measured in
terms of mean effective pressure. If the mean effective pressure
is based on
brake power it is called brake mean effective pressure (BMEP)
and if based on
indicated power it is called indicated mean effective pressure
(IMEP).
100)/(
60)()(
NoOfCylnNAL
KWBrakePowerbarBMEP
100)/(
60)()(
NoOfCylnNAL
KWowerIndicatedPbarIMEP
Similarly, the friction means effective pressure (FMEP) can be
defined as
FMEP= IMEP BMEP
Basic measurements
The basic measurements, which usually should be undertaken to
evaluate the
performance of an engine on almost all tests, are the
following:
1 Measurement of speed
Following different speed measuring devices are used for speed
measurement.
1 Photoelectric/Inductive proximity pickup with speed
indicator
2 Rotary encoder
2 Measurement of fuel consumption
I) Volumetric method: The fuel consumed by an engine is measured
by
determining the volume flow of the fuel in a given time interval
and multiplying it by
the specific gravity of fuel. Generally a glass burette having
graduations in ml is used
for volume flow measurement. Time taken by the engine to consume
this volume is
measured by stopwatch.
II) Gravimetric method: In this method the time to consume a
given weight of the
fuel is measured. Differential pressure transmitters working on
hydrostatic head
principles can used for fuel consumption measurement.
3 Measurement of air consumption
Air box method: In IC engines, as the air flow is pulsating, for
satisfactory
measurement of air consumption an air box of suitable volume is
fitted with orifice.
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The air box is used for damping out the pulsations. The
differential pressure across
the orifice is measured by manometer and pressure
transmitter.
4 Measurement of brake power
Measurement of BP involves determination of the torque and
angular speed of the
engine output shaft. This torque-measuring device is called a
dynamometer.
The dynamometers used are of following types:
I) Rope brake dynamometer: It consists of a number of turns of
rope wound
around the rotating drum attached to the output shaft. One side
of the rope is
connected to a spring balance and the other to a loading device.
The power is
absorbed in friction between the rope and the drum. The drum
therefore requires
cooling.
Brake power = DN (W-S)/60,000 in kW
where D is the brake drum diameter, W is the weight and S is the
spring scale
reading.
II) Hydraulic dynamometer: Hydraulic dynamometer works on the
principal of
dissipating the power in fluid friction. It consists of an inner
rotating member or
impeller coupled to output shaft of the engine. This impeller
rotates in a casing, due
to the centrifugal force developed, tends to revolve with
impeller, but is resisted by
torque arm supporting the balance weight. The frictional forces
between the impeller
and the fluid are measured by the spring-balance fitted on the
casing. Heat
developed due to dissipation of power is carried away by a
continuous supply of the
working fluid usually water. The output (power absorbed) can be
controlled by
varying the quantity of water circulating in the vortex of the
rotor and stator
elements. This is achieved by a moving sluice gate in the
dynamometer casing.
III) Eddy current dynamometer: It consists of a stator on which
are fitted a
number of electromagnets and a rotor disc and coupled to the
output shaft of the
engine. When rotor rotates eddy currents are produced in the
stator due to magnetic
flux set up by the passage of field current in the
electromagnets. These eddy
currents oppose the rotor motion, thus loading the engine. These
eddy currents are
dissipated in producing heat so that this type of dynamometer
needs cooling
arrangement. A moment arm measures the torque. Regulating the
current in
electromagnets controls the load.
Note: While using with variable speed engines sometimes in
certain speed zone the
dynamometer operating line are nearly parallel with engine
operating lines which
result in poor stability.
5 Measurement of indicated power
There are two methods of finding the IHP of an engine.
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I) Indicator diagram: A dynamic pressure sensor (piezo sensor)
is fitted in the
cylinder head to sense combustion pressure. A rotary encoder is
fitted on the engine
shaft for crank angle signal. Both signals are simultaneously
scanned by an engine
indicator (electronic unit) and communicated to computer. The
software in the
computer draws pressure crank-angle and pressure volume plots
and computes
indicated power of the engine.
Conversion of pressure crank-angle plot to pressure volume
plot:
The figure shows crank-slider mechanism. The piston pin position
is given by
coscos lrx
From figure sinsin lr and recalling 2sin1cos
2
2sin1cos lrrlrx
The binomial theorem can be used to expand the square root
term:
...sin)/(81sin)/(2
11/cos 4422 lrlrrlrx .1
The powers of sin can be expressed as equivalent multiple
angles:
2cos2/12/1sin2
4cos8/12cos2/18/3sin 4 .2
Substituting the results from equation 2 in to equation 1
gives
...4cos8/12cos2/18/3)/(812cos2/12/1)/(2
11/cos 42 lrlrrlrx
The geometry of the engine is such that 2/ lr is invariably less
than 0.1, in which
case it is acceptable to neglect the 4/ lr terms, as inspection
of above equation
shows that these terms will be at least an order of magnitude
smaller than 2/ lr
terms.
The approximate position of piston pin end is thus:
2cos2/12/1)/(2
11/cos 2 lrrlrx
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Where r =crankshaft throw and l = connecting rod length.
Calculate x using above equation; then )( xrl shall give
distance traversed by
piston from its top most position at any angle
II) Morse test: It is applicable to multi-cylinder engines. The
engine is run at
desired speed and output is noted. Then combustion in one of the
cylinders is
stopped by short circuiting spark plug or by cutting off the
fuel supply. Under this
condition other cylinders motor this cylinder. The output is
measured after
adjusting load on the engine to keep speed constant at original
value. The difference
in output is measure of the indicated power of cut-out cylinder.
Thus for each
cylinder indicated power is obtained to find out total indicated
power.
VCR Engines
The standard available engines (with fixed compression ratio)
can be modified by
providing additional variable combustion space. There are
different arrangements by
which this can be achieved. Tilting cylinder block method is one
of the arrangements
where the compression ratio can be changed without change is
combustion
geometry. With this method the compression ratio can be changed
within designed
range without stopping the engine.
Calculations
Brake power (kw):
100060
2
x
NTBP
60000
)(2 WxRN
60000
)81.9(785.0 xArmlengthWxxRPMx
6075x
TxNBHP
Brake mean effective pressure (bar):
100)/(4/
602 xNoOfCylxnNxLxxD
BPxBMEP
n = 2 for 4 stroke
n = 1 for 2 stroke
Indicated power (kw) :From PV diagram
X scale (volume) 1cm = ..m3
Y scale (pressure) 1cm = ..bar
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Area of PV diagram = ..cm2
100000)(//
orYscalefactorXscalefactagramAreaofPVdiNmcylcycleworkdone
100060
)/(//
NoOfCylnNcylcycleworkdoneIP
Indicated mean effective pressure (bar):
100)/(4/
602 xNoOfCylxnNxLxxD
IPxIMEP
Frictional power (kw):
BPIPFP
BHPIHPFHP
FHPIHPBHP
Brake specific fuel consumption (Kg/kwh):
BP
hrkgFuelflowInBSFC
/
Brake Thermal Efficiency (%):
CalValhrKgFuelFlowIn
BPBThEff
/
1003600
FuelHP
BHPOR
MechEffIThEffBThEff
100
Indicated Thermal Efficiency (%):
CalValhrKgFuelFlowIn
IPIThEff
/
1003600
MechEff
BThEffIThEff
100
Mechanical Efficiency (%):
IP
BPMechEff
100
Air flow (Kg/hr):
AdenAdenWdenghdCdAirFlow 3600)/(24/ 2
Volumetric Efficiency (%):
lAirFlowTheoretica
AirFlowVolEff
100
AdenNoOfCylnNStrokeD
AirFlow
60)/(4/
1002
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Air fuel ratio:
FuelFlow
AirFlowFA /
Heat Balance (KJ/h):
a) CalValFuelFlowedbyFuelHeatSuppli
b) 3600 BPulWorklentToUsefHeatEquiva
edByFuelHeatSuppli
ulWorklentToUsefHeatEquivaulWorkInlentToUsefHeatEquiva
100%
C) )12(3 TTWCFateretCoolingWHeatInJack P
edByFuelHeatSuppli
ateretCoolingWHeatInJackaterInetCoolingWHeatInJack
100%
d) Heat in Exhaust (Calculate CPex value):
kKgKJTTFF
TTWCFexC PP
0/..)65()21(
)34(4
Where,
Cpex Specific heat of exhaust gas kJ/kg0K
Cpw Specific heat of water kJ/kg0K
F1 Fuel consumption kg/hr
F2 Air consumption kg/hr
F4 Calorimeter water flow kg/hr
T3 Calorimeter water inlet temperature 0K
T4 Calorimeter water outlet temperature 0K
T5 Exhaust gas to calorimeter inlet temp. 0K
T6 Exhaust gas from calorimeter outlet temp. 0K
)5()21()/( TambTexCFFhKJustHeatInExha P
edByFuelHeatSuppli
ustHeatInExhaustHeatInExha
100%
e) Heat to radiation and unaccounted (%)
(%)}(%)
(%){(%)100(
ustHeatToExhaateretCoolingWHeatInJack
ulWorklentToUsefHeatEquivaedByFuelHeatSuppli
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1 Study of VCR engine performance (Computerized mode)
Object
To study the performance of 1 cylinder, 4 stroke, Diesel engine
connected to eddy
current dynamometer in computerized mode.
Adjustment of the compression ratio
Slightly loosen the 6 nos. vertical Allen (socket headed) bolts
provided on
both sides of the tilting cylinder block.
Loosen the lock nut of the Adjuster and rotate the Adjuster by
using spanner
for tilting the cylinder block.
Adjust the desired compression ratio by referring the scale
provided on the CR
indicator (near the Adjuster)
Tighten the lock nut of the Adjuster.
Gently tighten the vertical Allen bolts (6 nos.).
Procedure
Ensure that all the nut bolts of engine, dynamometer, propller
shaft, base
frame are properly tightened.
Ensure that sufficient lubrication oil is present in the engine
sump tank. This
can be checked by marking on the level stick
Ensure sufficient fuel in fuel tank. Remove air in fuel line, if
any.
Switch on electric supply and ensure that PPU (Piezo powering
unit), DLU
(Dynamometer loading unit), Load indicator and Voltmeter are
switched on.
Start Computer and open "EngineSoftLV" (Double click
"EngineSoftLV" icon on
the desktop) Select "Engine Model" open "Configure" in View.
Check
configuration values & system constants with the values
displayed on engine
setup panel. "Apply" the changes, if any. Click on "PO- PV
Graphs" tab.
Start water pump. Adjust the flow rate of "Rotameter (Engine)"
to 250-350
LPH and "Rotameter (Calorimeter)" to 75-100 LPH by manipulating
respective
globe valves provided at the rotameter inlet. Ensure that water
is flowing
through dynamometer at a pressure of @ 0.5 to 1 Kg/cm2.
Keep the DLU knob at minimum position.
Change the Fuel cock position from "Measuring" to "Tank"
Start the engine by hand cranking and allow it to run at idling
condition for 4-
5 minutes.
Click on "Scan Start" on the monitor
Experiments
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Ensure that Speed, Temperatures and Manometer reading are
correctly
displayed on the PC. These readings should tally with those
displayed on the
engine panel.
Increase the load on the engine by rotating knob on the DLU and
confirm the
load reading on the indicator and computer are same.
Adjust DLU knob and to set 0.5 kg load on Load Indicator. Wait
for 3 mins.,
ensure that load is constant during this period. Change the Fuel
cock position
from "Tank" to "Measuring". Click "Log on" on. The fuel metering
is ON for
next 60 seconds. During first 30 seconds enter engine water
flow, calorimeter
jacket cooling water flow in LPH (and compression ratio for VCR
engine). Click
OK after recording fuel reading. Enter the file name under which
the records
to be stored. The first reading data is now saved. Change the
Fuel cock
position from "Measuring" to "Tank".
Adjust DLU knob and to set 3 kg load on Load Indicator. Wait for
3 mins.,
ensure that load is constant during this period. Change the Fuel
cock position
from "Tank" to "Measuring". Click "Log on" on. The fuel metering
is ON for
next 60 seconds. During first 30 seconds enter engine water
flow, calorimeter
jacket cooling water flow in LPH (and compression ratio for VCR
engine). Click
OK after recording fuel reading. The second reading data is now
saved.
Change the Fuel cock position from "Measuring" to "Tank".
Repeat above step for various loads e.g. 6, 9,12,15,18 kg. (For
VCR engine do
not exceed 12 Kg load.)
After finishing all the readings remove the load on the engine
by DLU, Click
"Scan Stop" on PC.
Stop the engine by pressing engine stop lever. Allow the water
to circulate for
about 5 minutes for engine cooling and then Stop the pump.
Click "File Open" on PC, Select the File under which the
readings are stored
and click "OK". On all the screens the first reading (of 0.5kg)
is shown. To
view next readings click "Next Data".
The results are displayed on all the three screens. For printing
the results click
"Print" and select appropriate option.
Click "File Close" after printing & checking. Click "Exit"
and then Shut Down
the computer.
EnginesoftLV Configuration data
Setup constants (Default values)
1 Pulses per revolution: 360
2 No. of cycles: 10
3 Fuel pipe diameter (mm):12.40
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4 Fuel measuring interval (sec):60
5 Fuel display bias: As reqd.
6 Orifice diameter (mm): 20
7 Dynamometer arm length (mm):185
8 Speed scanning interval (ms): 2000
9 Plot reference for cylinder pressure: as reqd
10 Plot reference for Diesel pressure: as reqd
Theoretical constants
1 Use default values: Yes
2 Fuel density (kg/m^3): 830
3 Calorific value of fuel (KJ/Kg): 42000
4 Orifice coef of discharge: 0.60
5 Sp heat of exhaust gas (Kj/Kj.K): 1.00
6 Max. sp. heat. Of Exhaust Gas (KJ/Kg.k): 1.25
7 Min sp. heat of exhaust gas (KJ/Kg.k): 1.00
8 Sp heat of water (KJ/Kg.K): 4.186
9 Air density Kg/m^3): As displayed
10 Ambient temperature (Deg C): Ambient temperature.
Graph X axis
Load (Kg) 0 to 20 kg
Plot details
Diesel plot : Yes or No
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2 Study of VCR engine performance (Manual mode)
Object
To study the performance of 1 cylinder, 4 stroke, Diesel engine
connected to eddy
current dynamometer in manual mode
Adjustment of the compression ratio
Refer Expt no. 1 and adjust VCR for desired compression
ratio.
Procedure
Ensure cooling water circulation for eddy current dynamometer
and piezo
sensor, engine and calorimeter.
Start the set up and run the engine at no load for 4-5
minutes.
Gradually increase the load on the engine by rotating
dynamometer loading
unit.
Wait for steady state (for @ 3 minutes) and collect the reading
as per
Observations provided in Cal234 worksheet in Engine.xls.
Gradually decrease the load.
Fill up the observations in Cal234 worksheet to get the results
and
performance plots.
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3 Study of Pressure volume plot and indicated power
Object
To draw pressurecrank angle plot, pressure volume plot and
calculate indicated
power of the engine.
Procedure
Run the engine set up at any load and store the observation in a
data file or
use previously stored data file in EnginesoftLV for indicated
power
calculation.
Export the data file in ms excel worksheet. The pressure crank
angle and
volume data is available in excel.
Refer IP_cal worksheet in Engine.xls. The sample worksheet
shows
pressure crank angle plot, pressure volume plot and indicated
power
calculation. The worksheet is for single cylinder four stroke
engine with 180
observations per revolution.
Copy the pressure readings from exported data file in to the
IP
_cal worksheet at the respective crank angle.
Observe the Pressure crank angle diagram, pressure volume
diagram and
indicated power value. (The calculations are explained in theory
part).
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4 Maximum power test at different compression ratio
Object
To study the maximum power generated by VCR engine at various
compression
ratios.
Adjustment of the compression ratio
Adjust the compression ratio as explained in experiment no.1
Performance test
Ensure cooling water circulation for eddy current dynamometer
and engine
and calorimeter.
Start the set up and run the engine at no load for 4-5
minutes.
Gradually increase the load on the engine by rotating knob on
dynamometer
loading unit till the engine is fully loaded. (As load is
increased further the
speed drops significantly.)
Note the reading as per Observations provided in Cal234
worksheet in
Engine.xls.
Gradually decrease the load.
Change the compression ratio for next observation and repeat
above steps.
Fill up the observations in Cal234 worksheet to get the results
and
performance plots.
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5 BSFC and brake thermal efficiency test at different CR
Object
To study the BSFC and brake thermal efficiency of VCR engine at
various
compression ratios.
Adjustment of the compression ratio
Adjust the compression ratio as explained in experiment no.1
Performance test
Ensure cooling water circulation for eddy current dynamometer
and engine
and calorimeter.
Start the set up and run the engine at no load for 4-5
minutes.
Gradually increase the load on the engine by rotating knob on
dynamometer
loading unit to @80% of load (Refer experiment 3 for full load
observed at
the set compression ratio).
Note the reading as per Observations provided in Cal234
worksheet in
Engine.xls.
Gradually decrease the load.
Change the compression ratio for next observation and repeat
above steps.
Fill up the observations in Cal234 worksheet to get the results
and performance
plots.
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6 Study of valve timing diagram
Object
To study valve timing diagram
Procedure
Switch off the electric supply of the panel box
Open the cover on the engine head to see the rocker arms.
Lift up the decompression lever.
Note the TDC mark provided on the flywheel. (Also refer the
valve timing
diagram).
Slowly rotate the flywheel in clockwise direction looking from
dynamometer side.
Identify inlet valve and exhaust valve rocker arms
Observe the movement of rocker arms and understand the valve
opening and
closing.
To observe fuel injection it is necessary to remove fuel
injector.
TDC
BDC
Exh
au
st
Com
pre
ssio
n Exp
ansio
n
Indu
ctio
n
2 4
1 53
1 Inlet valve opensbefore TDC : 4.52 Inlet valve closes after
BDC : 35.53 Fuel injection starts before TDC : 23
4 Exhaust valve opens before BDC : 35.5
5 Exhaust valve closes after TDC : 4.5
0
0
0
0
0
Valve Timing DiagramEngine Kirloskar (TV1) 1Cylinder, 4Stroke,
Diesel
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Components Details
Engine Make Kirloskar, Type 1 cylinder, 4 stroke Diesel,
water cooled, Model TV1, stroke 110 mm, bore 87.5
mm. 661 cc, CR 17.5, Modified to VCR engine CR
range 12 to 18
Dynamometer Make Saj test plant Pvt. Ltd., Model AG10, Type
Eddy current
Dynamometer Loading
unit
Make Apex, Model AX-155. Type constant speed,
Supply 230V AC.
Propeller shaft Make Hindustan Hardy Spicer, Model 1260, Type
A
Manometer Make Apex, Model MX-104, Range 100-0-100 mm,
Type U tube, Conn. 1/4`` BSP hose back side,
Mounting panel
Fuel measuring unit Make Apex, Glass, Model:FF0.012
Piezo sensor Make PCB Piezotronics, Model HSM111A22, Range
5000 psi, Diaphragm stainless steel type & hermetic
sealed
White coaxial teflon
cable
Make PCB piezotronics, Model 002C20, Length 20 ft,
Connections one end BNC plug and other end 10-32
micro
Crank angle sensor Make Kubler-Germany Model 8.3700.1321.0360
Dia:
37mm Shaft Size: Size 6mmxLength 12.5mm,
Supply Voltage 5-30V DC, Output Push Pull
(AA,BB,OO), PPR: 360, Outlet cable type axial with
flange 37 mm to 58 mm
Data acquisition device NI USB-6210 Bus Powered M Series,
Piezo powering unit Make-Cuadra, Model AX-409.
Temperature sensor Make Radix Type K, Ungrounded, Sheath
Dia.6mmX110mmL, SS316, Connection 1/4"BSP (M)
adjustable compression fitting
Temperature sensor Make Radix, Type Pt100, Sheath
Dia.6mmX110mmL,
SS316, Connection 1/4"BSP(M) adjustable
compression fitting
Temperature transmitter Make Wika, model T19.10.3K0-4NK-Z,
Input
Thermocouple (type K), output 4-20mA, supply
Components used
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24VDC, Calibration: 0-1200deg.C.
Temperature transmitter Make Wika, Model T19.10.1PO-1 Input
RTD(Pt100),
output 4-20mA, supply 24VDC, Calibration: 0-100C
Load sensor Make Sensotronics Sanmar Ltd., Model 60001,Type
S beam, Universal, Capacity 0-50 kg
Load indicator Make Selectron, model PIC 152B2, 85 to
270VAC,
retransmission output 4-20 mA
Power supply Make Meanwell, model S-15-24, O/P 24 V, 0.7 A
Digital voltmeter Make Meco, 3.1/2 digit LED display, range
0-20
VDC, supply 230VAC, model SMP35
Fuel flow transmitter Make Yokogawa, Model
EJA110-EMS-5A-92NN,
Calibration range 0-500 mm H2O, Output linear
Air flow transmitter Range (-) 250 mm WC
Rotameter Make Eureka Model PG 5, Range 25-250 lph,
Connection BSP vertical, screwed, Packing
neoprene
Rotameter Make Eureka Model PG 6, Range 40-400 lph,
Connection BSP vertical, screwed, Packing
neoprene
Pump Make Kirloskar, Model Mini 18SM, HP 0.5, Size 1 x
1, Single ph 230 V AC
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Rotameter (PG series)
Rotameter works on the principle of variable area. Float is
free to move up & down in a tapered measuring glass
tube.
Upward flow causes the float to take up a position in which
the buoyancy forces and the weight are balanced. The
vertical position of the float as indicated by scale is a
measurement of the instantaneous flow rate.
Technical specifications
Model PG-1 to 21
Make Eureka
Flow Rate Max. 100 to 40000 Lph
Packing/Gaskets Neoprene
Measuring tube Borosilicate glass
Float 316SS
Cover Glass
Accuracy +/-2% full flow
Range ability 10:1
Scale length 175-200mm.
Max. Temp. 2000C
Connection Flanged and Threaded, Vertical
Principle of operation
The rotameter valves must be opened slowly and carefully to
adjust the desired flow
rate. A sudden jumping of the float, which may cause damage to
the measuring tube,
must be avoided.
Edge
Fig.1
The upper edge of the float as shown in fig. 1 indicates the
rate of flow. For
alignment a line marked R.P. is provided on the scale which
should coincide with the
red line provided on measuring tube at the bottom.
Components manuals
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Maintenance
When the measuring tube and float become dirty it is necessary
to remove the tube
and clean it with a soft brush, trichloroethylene or compressed
air.
Dismantling of the measuring tube
Shut off the flow.
Remove the front and rear covers.
Unscrew the gland adjusting screws, and push the gland upwards
incase of bottom
gland and downwards incase of top gland. Then remove the glass
by turning it to
and fro. Care should be taken, not to drop down the glands.
Float or float
retainers. The indicating edge of the float should not be
damaged.
Fitting of the measuring tube
Normally the old gland packing is replaced by new ones while
fitting back the
measuring tube.
Put the glands first in their position and then put the packing
on the tube.
Insert the tube in its place.
Push the glands downwards and upwards respectively and fix them
with the gland
adjusting screws.
Tighten the gland adjusting screws evenly till the gap between
the gland and the
bottom plate is approximately 1mm. In case, after putting the
loflometer into
operation, still there is leakage, then tighten the gland
adjusting screw till the
leakage stops.
Fix the scale, considering the remark given in the test
report.
Fix the front and rear covers.
Troubleshooting
Problem Check
Leakage on glands Replace gland packing
Showing high/low flow rate than
expected
Consult manufacturers
Showing correct reading initially but
starts showing high reading after
few days
Replace float
Incase of gases, check also leakage
Showing correct reading initially but
starts showing high reading after
some months.
Clean the rotameter by suitable solvent or
soft brush
Fluctuation of float Maintain operating pressure as
mentioned
in test report.
Frequent breakage of glass tube Use loflometer to accommodate
correct
flow rate.
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Maintain operating pressure below
pressure rating of the tube.
Check piping layout.
Manufacturers address
Eureka Industrial Equipments Pvt. Ltd.
17/20, Royal Chambers,
Paud Road, Pune 411 038.
Email: [email protected]
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Pump (Self priming)
The centrifugal pumps designed for pumping water and many
similar applications.
The pump & the motor are designed for continuous
operations.
Technical specifications
Model MINI-18SM
Make Kirloskar
Supply 230 VAC, Single phase
Total Head Max. 6-18 meter
Discharge 1650-720 Lph
Connection 20 x 20mm
Water seal Mechanical
Pump Unit CI.
Power Rating 0.18Kw/0.25hp
Type of Motor Capacitor starts and run
Insulation B class
Rating Continuous
Impeller H.T. Brass
Delivery casing Cast Iron
Motor Body Cast Iron
Shaft Carbon steel
Priming
The pump is of self priming model. It is only essential to fill
about 300ml. of water
into the casing once during installation and shut the filler cap
tightly. After switching
the pump on, during the first operation it will have to remove
the air in the suction
pipe and will take min. 2 minutes before the water begins to
flow. During consecutive
operations you will get water immediately on switching the
pump.
Troubleshooting
Problem Check
Motor does not rotate Check power supply.
Remove fan cover and check free rotation of fan
along with shaft.(By hand)
Check supply voltage.
Replace condenser.
Capacity decreases after
the pump is running
satisfactorily.
The inlet of suction pipe should be at least 2 below
the water level.
Clean the pipe.
Reduce the total head.
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Check the pipe for leakage and correct it.
Change to the recommended size.
Pump over loaded. (Takes
more amps or fuse goes off)
Select suitable monoblock pump.
Reduce the total head.
Leaking mechanical seal. Lap the running faces or change
seal.
Pump gets jammed Remove fan cover and rotate fan by hand.
Pump should run for a few minutes at least once in
two days.
Pump does not lift water Fill water till it flows continuously
in air cock.
Check pipe for leakages. Use Teflon tape for joints.
Clean pipes and reduce the bends.
Change or re-fit the seal.
Tighten the air cock head: if damaged replace it.
Manufacturers address
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd.,
Ujjain Road, Opp. Railway Station,
Dewas 455 001.
E-mail: [email protected]
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Engine
Technical specifications
Model TV1
Make Kirloskar Oil Engines
Type Four stroke, Water
cooled, Diesel
No. of cylinder One
Bore 87.5 mm
Stroke 110 mm
Combustion principle Compression ignition
Cubic capacity 0.661 liters
Compression ratio 3 port 17.5:1
Peak pressure 77.5 kg/cm2
Direction of rotation Clockwise (Looking
from flywheel end side)
Max. speed 2000 rpm
Min. idle speed 750 rpm
Min. operating speed 1200 rpm
Fuel timing for std. engine 230 BTDC
Valve timing
Inlet opens BTDC 4.50
Inlet closes ABDC 35.50
Exhaust opens BBDC 35.50
Exhaust closes ATDC 4.50
Valve clearance Inlet 0.18 mm
Valve clearance Exhaust 0.20 mm
Bumping clearance 0.046 0.052
Lubricating system Forced feed system
Power rating
1. Continuous 7/1500 hp/rpm
2. Intermittent 7.7/1500 hp/rpm
Brake mean effective
Pressure at 1500 rpm 6.35 kg/cm2
Lubricating oil pump Gear type
Lub. oil pump delivery 6.50 lit/min.
Sump capacity 2.70 liter
Lub. Oil consumption 1.5% normally exceed of fuel
Connecting rod length 234 mm
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Overall dimensions 617 L x 504 W x 877 H
Weight 160 kgs
Manufacturers address
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.
Laxmanrao Kirloskar Road,
Khadki, Pune 411 003.
Dealer:
Ashwini Enterprise
Kolhapur.
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Crank angle sensor
Technical specifications
Make Kubler
Model 8.3700.1321.0360
Supply voltage 5-30VDC
Output Push pull (AA,BB,OO)
PPR 360
Outlet Cable type axial
Encoder Diameter Dia. 37,
Shaft size Dia.6mm x length12mm
Weight 120 gm
Manufacturers address
Kuebler Germany
Indian supplier:
Rajdeep Automation Pvt. Ltd.
Survey No. 143, 3rd floor,
Sinhgad Road, Vadgaon Dhayari,
Pune 411 041.
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Piezo sensor
Introduction
These miniature sensor series are intended for general purpose
pressure
measurements. Models HSM111A22 and M108A02 are designed for
applications
where acceleration compensation is not required.
This versatile transducer series is designed for dynamic
measurement of
compression, combustion, explosion, pulsation, cavitations,
blast, pneumatic,
hydraulic, fluidic and other such pressures.
Technical specifications
Sensor name Dynamic pr. transducer With built in amplifier
Make PCB Piezotronics, INC.
Model M111A22
Range, FS (5V output) 5000 psi
Useful range (10V output) 10000 psi
Maximum pressure 15000 psi
Resolution 0.1 psi
Sensitivity 1 mV/psi
Resonant frequency 400 kHz
Rise time 2 s
Discharge time constant 500 s
Low frequency response (-5%) 0.001 Hz
Linearity (Best straight line) 2 %
Output polarity Positive
Output impedance 100 ohms
Output bias 8-14 volt
Acceleration sensitivity 0.002 psi/g
Temperature coefficient 0.03 %/0F
Temperature range -100 to +275 0F
Flash temperature 3000 0F
Vibration / Shock 2000 / 20000 g peak
Ground isolation No (2)
Excitation (Constant current) 2 to 20 mA
Voltage to current regulator +18 to 28 VDC
Sensing geometry Compression
Sensing element Quartz
Housing material 17.4 SS
Diaphragm Invar
Sealing Welded hermetic
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Electric connector 10-32 coaxial jack
Mounting thread M7 x 0.75 pitches
Weight (with clamp nut) 6 gm
Cable model 002C20 white coaxial cable
Principle of operation
Dynamic pressure transducer: It is necessary only to supply the
sensor with a 2
to 20 mA constant current at +20 to +30 VDC through a current
regulating
diode or equivalent circuit. Most of the signal conditioners
manufactured by PCB
have adjustable current features allowing a choice of input
currents from 2 to 20
mA. In general, for lowest noise (best resolution), choose the
lower current
ranges. When driving long cables (to several thousand feet), use
the higher
current, up to 20 mA maximum.
Troubleshooting
Problem Check
No signal Remove sensor and clean by dampened cloth
Sensor damaged or ceases to
operate
Return the equipment to company for repair
Calibration
1. Piezoelectric sensors are dynamic devices, but static
calibration techniques
can be employed if discharge time constants are sufficiently
long. Generally,
static calibration methods are not employed when testing sensors
with a
discharge time constant that is less than several hundred
seconds.
2. Direct couple the sensor to the DVM readout using a
T-connector from the
Xducer jack or use the model 484B in the calibrate mode.
3. Apply pressure with a dead weight tester and take reading
quickly. Release
pressure after each calibration point.
4. For shorter TC series, rapid step functions of pressure are
generated by a
pneumatic pressure pulse calibrator or dead weight tester and
readout is by
recorder or storage oscilloscope.
Manufacturers address
PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
3425 Walden Avenue,
Depew, New York 14043-2495.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.pcb.com
Indian supplier:
Structural solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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Eddy Current Dynamometer
Introduction
The AG Series eddy current dynamometers
designed for the testing of engines up to
400kW (536bhp) and may be used with
various control systems. The dynamometer
is bi-directional. The shaft mounted finger
type rotor runs in a dry gap. A closed
circuit type cooling system permits for a
sump.
Dynamometer load measurement is from a
strain gauge load cell and speed
measurement is from a shaft mounted
three hundred sixty PPR rotary encoder.
Technical specifications (AG10)
Model AG10
Make Saj Test Plant Pvt. Ltd.
End flanges both side Cardon shaft model 1260 type A
Water inlet 1.6bar
Minimum kPa 160
Pressure lbf/in2 23
Air gap mm 0.77/0.63
Torque Nm 11.5
Hot coil voltage max. 60
Continuous current amps 5.0
Cold resistance ohms 9.8
Speed max. 10000rpm
Load 3.5kg
Bolt size M12 x 1.75
Weight 130kg
Principle of operation
1. The dynamometer unit comprises basically a rotor mounted on a
shaft running in
bearings which rotates within a casing supported in ball bearing
trunnions which form
part of the bed plate of the machine.
2. Secured in the casing are two field coils connected in
series. When these coils are
supplied with a direct current (DC) a magnetic field is created
in the casing across
the air gap at either side of the rotor. When the rotor turns in
this magnetic field,
eddy currents are induced creating a breaking effect between the
rotor and casing.
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The rotational torque exerted on the casing is measured by a
strain gauge load cell
incorporated in the restraining linkage between the casing and
dynamometer bed
plate.
3. To prevent overheating of the dynamometer a water supply
pressurized to
minimum indicated in specification is connected to a flanged
inlet on the bed plate.
Water passes from the inlet to the casing via a flexible
connection; permitting
movement of the casing. Water passes through loss (Grooved)
plates in the casing
positioned either side of the rotor and absorbs the heat
generated.
4. Heated water discharges from the casing through a flexible
connection to an outlet
flange on the bed plate.
Troubleshooting
Problem Check
Calibration of dynamometer not coming
in accuracy limit
Remove the obstruction for the free
movement of casing
Calibrate the weights from
authorized source.
Maintain constant water flow
Clean & lubricate properly with
grease
Bearings clean & refit properly
Load cell link tighten properly
Clean & refit trunnion bearings
Vibrations to dynamometer Dynamometer foundation bolts
tighten properly
Arrest engine vibrations
Abnormal noise Cardon shaft cover secure properly
Align guard properly
Replace rotor if warped
Replace main bearing
Loss plate temperature high Check correct water flow
De-scale with suitable solution
Clear off water passages
Bearing temperature high Grease with proper brand
Remove excess grease & avoid over
grease
Use specified grease and do not mix
two types of grease
Clear the drain
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Replace the bearings
Replace shaft & coupling
Dynamometer not rotating Replace bearings
Replace rotor / loss plates after
checking
Water leakages at various locations Replace casing o rings
Loss plates bolts tighten properly
Replace loss plate o rings
Casing plugs tighten properly
Replace pipe o rings
Operation
1. New dynamometers are run in before delivery to ensure that
all components
run smoothly and grease is evently distributed within the shaft
bearings.
2. The dynamometer has been calibrated the power developed by
the engine on
test may be calculated using the following formula:
Power (kW) = unitsIinSRadiansxSpeedNmTorque
..1000
.)sec/()(
Power (hp) = itsimperialuninRadiansxSpeedlbfftTorque
.550
.)sec/()(
3. The dynamometer will be calibrated in either Imperial or S.I.
units or MKS as
specified.
Power = k
WN
Where N = Shaft speed in rev/min
W = Torque (Indicated on torque indicator)
K = Constant dependant on units of power and torque
Manufacturers address
Saj Test Plant Pvt. Ltd.
72-76, Mundhwa, Pune Cantonment,
Pune 411 036.
Email:[email protected]
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Load indicator
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Manufacturers address
Selectron process controls Pvt. Ltd.
E-121/120/113, Ansa Industrial Estate,
Saki Vihar Road, Andheri,
Mumbai 400 072.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.selecindia.com
Delear:
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Load cell
Introduction
Load cell are suitable use for static & dynamic
weighing, bin/hopper weighing, force measurement,
scales and electro-mechanical conversion kit.
Constructed body of special high alloy steel.
Technical specifications
Make Sensortronics
Model 60001
Type S Beam,Universal
Capacity 0 50Kg
Mounting thread M10 x 1.25mm
Full scale output (mV/V) 3.00
Tolerance on output (FSO) +/-0.25%
Zero balance (FSO) +/-0.1mV/V
Non-linearity (FSO)
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Air flow transmitter
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Manufacturers address
WIKA Instruments Ltd.
Garmany.
Web: www.wika.de
Wika Instruments India Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 40, GatNo. 94+100, high Cliff Ind.
Estate, Village Kesnand,
Pune 412207
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Differential Pressure Transmitter
Introduction
The model EJA110A pressure transmitter measures the flow rates
and the pressure of
the liquids, gases, and steam, and also liquid levels.
Technical specifications
Model EJA110A-DMS5A-92NN
Make Yokogawa
Output signal 4 20mA DC with digital communication (Linear)
Measurement span 1 to 100kPa (100 to 10000mmH2O)
Calibration range 0 200, 0 500 mmH2O
Wetted parts material Body SCS14A, Capsule SUS316L
Process connections without process connector (1/4BSP body
connection)
Bolts and nuts material SCM 435
Installation Horizontal impulse piping left side high
pressure
Electrical connection 1/2NPT female
Cover O rings Buna-N
Supply 10 to 24VDC
Process temperature limit -40 to 120 0C
Housing Weather proof
Weight 3.9Kg
Manufacturers address
Yokogawa Electrical Corporation
2-9-32, Nakacho,
Musashino-shi,
Tokyo, 180-8750, Japan.
Indian supplier:
Yokogawa India Ltd.
40/4 Lavelle Road,
Bangalore 560 001.
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This product is warranted for a period of 12 months from the
date of supply against
manufacturing defects. You shall inform us in writing any defect
in the system
noticed during the warranty period. On receipt of your written
notice, Apex at its
option either repairs or replaces the product if proved to be
defective as stated
above. You shall not return any part of the system to us before
receiving our
confirmation to this effect.
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting
from:
Buyer/ User shall not have subjected the system to unauthorized
alterations/
additions/ modifications.
Unauthorized use of external software/ interfacing.
Unauthorized maintenance by third party not authorized by
Apex.
Improper site utilities and/or maintenance.
We do not take any responsibility for accidental injuries caused
while working with
the set up.
Apex Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
E9/1, MIDC, Kupwad, Sangli-416436 (Maharashtra) India
Telefax:0233-2644098, 2644398
Email: [email protected] Web:
www.apexinnovations.co.in
Warranty